Emergency services are currently at the scene of a flat fire in Hamilton.
The blaze took hold of a flat in George Court, Burnbank.
It is believed that two adults and a baby were trapped on the third floor and the block was being evacuated.
Nearby shops have also closed their doors.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “We received a call today at 11.45am in relation to a fire at George Court in Hamilton reporting persons trapped on the third floor.
“The building has been evacuated and we are currently working with fire to ascertain what caused the fire.
“Our investigations are currently ongoing.”
And a spokesperson for Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Service said: “The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was alerted at 11.44am on Monday, June 17, to reports of a dwelling fire at George Court in Hamilton.
“Operation Control mobilised four fire appliances to the scene, where crews are currently tackling a fire within a property on the second floor of a four-storey terrace building.”
Buchanan & Sons Butchers posted on their Facebook page: “Due to a fire in the flats across the road the Burnbank, store is temporarily closed for the sake of the safety of our staff and customers. We will update you when this is resolved.”
